DOI SUTHEP TEMPLE + EVENING MONKS CHANTING
CHIANG MAI HALF DAY TOURS
15:30 - 20:00 HRS.
Pick up from hotel lobby and depart to Suthep Mountain. Experience the monks chanting which is a very spiritual experience to let our mind to be calm. On the way visit to Pha Lat Temple; it’s one of the most peaceful and enchanting places in the middle of the forest, it features magical temple grounds including a waterfall, forest paths and stunning views of the city.
Continue to Phrathat Doi Suthep Temple, one of northern Thailand's most sacred temples built in 1383. It is located 1,050 meters above sea level. See the marvelous golden pagoda, which is containing the holy relics of Lord Buddha. Enjoy the panoramic view of Chiang Mai City and Ping valley from the summit of Suthep Mountain.
Then be a part of Monk Evening Chanting ceremony; Wording of chanting in Buddhism mainly is in Pali which existed from the Buddha time. It concerns about value of Triple Gems that means the Buddha: the enlighten one, the Dhamma: truth, which was discovered by the Buddha and the Sangha: ones who can follow the Middle Way until attained enlightenment. Triple Gems are considered as most pure elements of universe.
Then transfer back to the hotel.